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College of Engineering News

Artist's concept illustration addressing heat and charge

Jun 25, 2025
Coupled Electrons and Phonons Predicted to Flow like Water in 2D Semiconductors

An unfavorable condition in 3D semiconductor materials may be beneficial in 2D semiconductors.

Michael C. Burroughs wins 2025 JOR Publication Award

Jun 23, 2025
UCSB Team Wins 2025 Journal of Rheology Publication Award

Award-winning study reveals how flow-induced “demixing” alters polymer behavior.

 
Image of Ram Seshadri

Jun 23, 2025
A LEAP Forward for AI–enabled Materials Research

UC-funded project is aimed at accelerating materials discovery for more efficient computing.

2025 Outstanding Faculty recipients (clockwise from top left) Michael Gordon, Yoga Isukapalli, Ziad Matni, Andrew Tell, and Matthew Begley

Jun 13, 2025
Class of 2025 Recognizes Outstanding Faculty

Two honorees are first-time winners of the recognition voted on by graduating seniors. 

Jun 12, 2025
College of Engineering Named for Former Dean Robert Mehrabian

During his tenure, from 1983-1990, the fourth engineering dean at UCSB was responsible for major growth and advancement of the relatively young college. 

2025 Outstanding Teaching Assistant recipients (clockwise from top left) Anna Pischer, Max Emerick, Ajaykrishnan E S, Max Crisafulli, and Hunter Larson

Jun 11, 2025
Class of 2025 Selects Teaching Assistants of the Year

The award honors one teaching assistant from each undergraduate degree program. 

Image of John Bowers

Jun 11, 2025
Pioneering UCSB Laser Expert John Bowers Is Set to Retire

Materials professor Steven DenBaars succeeds him as director of the Institute for Energy Efficiency.

UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering's Outstanding Seniors (clockwise from top left) Changxuan Yang, Tien Nguyen, Will Corcoran, Jacob Fingerman, Selena Deng, Jordan Prescott, Tianle Yu

Jun 10, 2025
Meet the Outstanding Seniors in COE's Class of 2025

Each undergraduate degree program selected honorees based on GPA and other impactful activities and accomplishments. 

Graduates throw their caps in the air shortly after the end of the College of Engineering's Undergraduate Commencement.

Jun 10, 2025
Celebrating a Record-Breaking Class

The class of 2025 set four College of Engineering records related to the number of bachelor’s degrees earned. 

Tirrell Award recipient Tianle Yu and Hynes-Wood Award recipient Lauren Bajo-Smith

Jun 09, 2025
Recognizing Excellence

The College of Engineering honors two graduating seniors for their outstanding contributions outside of the classroom. 

photograph of Chris Van de Walle

Jun 09, 2025
Chris Van de Walle Receives Prestigious Welker Award

It is the latest recognition for his pioneering research on the efficiency of compound semiconductors.

Headshot images of Arturo Juan (left) and Sam Rosen (right)

Jun 09, 2025
Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ Community

The College of Engineering celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and Pride Month.

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